The Canadian mining industry has been experiencing a renaissance recently and part of this is the discovery of diamond deposits in the Northwest Territories.
Determination of Early-Age Compressive Strength for FRS
The strength of the concrete matrix at early ages is an important factor in successful ground control using fiber-reinforced shotcrete (FRS).
Shotcrete Application in SNOLAB
The SNOLAB underground science laboratory is situated 6800 ft (2072 m) below ground at the CVRD-Inco Creighton Mine in Sudbury, ON, Canada.
Exploring the Limits of Shotcrete Loading Capacity at Early Age
The booming world mineral market is introducing a new level of challenges to miners
Watertight Permanent Shotcrete Linings in Tunneling and Underground Construction
Sprayed concrete, or shotcrete, as is the accepted term in North America, has become an integral part of many traditional, nonmechanized (that is, drill and blast, roadheader) tunnel excavations.
A Report from the ITA Working Group on Shotcrete Use
Working Group 12, Shotcrete Use of the International Tunneling and Underground Space Association (ITA) was established in 1989.
Repair of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
The original construction of the Baltimore Habour Tunnel began in 1955 and was completed in 1957.
Shotcrete for Wine Storage
What do northern California grapes and shotcrete have in common?
Outstanding Underground Project: The Center for National Response
In 1953, the Memorial Tunnel in Standard, WV, was constructed as a two-lane, 2800 ft (853 m) tunnel with semi-transverse ventilation.
Tiber Creek Tunnel Project
Ellicott City, MD, enjoys a rich and varied history, from its origin as the tiny trade center of Ellicott?s Mills to the present seat of rapidly urbanizing Howard County.